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Analysis of the operating principle and parameter design for the modular multilevel DC/DC converter

  • Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

The modular multilevel converter (MMC) has become more and more attractive in the field of high-voltage high-power dc/ac power conversions. In the very recent years, the dc/dc modular multilevel converter is proposed intended for high-voltage dc/dc applications, such as the solid-state transformers and future dc-grid networks, which is extended from the traditional MMC. However, it remains unknown how to optimize the operation of this dc/dc modular multilevel converter and how to dimension the parameters of the elements in it. In this paper, a detailed analysis is performed to indentify the operating principle of the dc/dc modular multilevel converter. Using these analyses, the selection rules and parameter design method of the components are given to maximize the utilization ratio, improve the power density, and increase efficiency. Finally, the validity and effectiveness of this paper are verified by simulation results.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication9th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia
Subtitle of host publication"Green World with Power Electronics", ICPE 2015-ECCE Asia
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2832-2837
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9788957082546
DOIs
StatePublished - 27 Jul 2015
Event9th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia, ICPE 2015-ECCE Asia - Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 1 Jun 20155 Jun 2015

Publication series

Name9th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia: "Green World with Power Electronics", ICPE 2015-ECCE Asia

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia, ICPE 2015-ECCE Asia
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CitySeoul
Period1/06/155/06/15

Keywords

  • DC/DC conversion
  • modular multilevel converter (MMC)
  • parameter dimensioning

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